Luanchari
The luanchari (Hindi: लोआंचरी) is a full-dress ethnic garment of India. It is made up of two parts stitched together: the upper part, or choli, is a kind of blouse or bodice, and the lower part, or lehanga, is a long skirt. The two parts are typically made from the same fabric, but may vary in colour.
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Pahari painting depicting women in Luanchari. ca.1760
The luanchari is commonly worn by women in Pahari miniatures, and is quite similar to lehanga.[1] It takes well over 16 to 21 yards of fabric to make a complete luanchari.[2] They are traditionally worn by the Gaddi women (Gaddnis or Gaddans) of Himachal Pradesh.[1]
See also
- Gagra choli
- Langa Voni
References
- "Textiles, Costumes, and Ornaments of the Western Himalaya - Omacanda Hāṇḍā - Google Books". Books.google.co.in. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
- "Life Style, Indian Tribes: Locational Practice - Shiva Tosh Das - Google Books". Books.google.co.in. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
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